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Free Elementary Perspective Taking Material
Free Elementary Perspective Taking Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan In need of a resource for teaching perspective-taking to your elementary students? Look no further, download our free elementary perspective-taking material! Teaching Perspective Taking to Elementary Students You can successfully...

Free Elementary Friendship Material
Free Elementary Friendship Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Looking for more elementary friendship material for your social skills lessons? If you answered yes, make sure to download our Friendship Qualities printable packet in the button above! How to Teach Friendship Skills to Elementary...

Which Everyday Speech Plant Are You?
Which Everyday Speech Plant Are You?

You’ve met Shelly, Spike, Taylor, Hugo, Sunny, and Frankie, but did you know each Everyday Speech plant has its own personality? Our plants mimic a classroom where each individual has their own set of unique traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Just like the plants act...

Free Perspective Taking Material
Free Perspective Taking Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan This post will give you access to a free perspective taking material to use with your middle school students. Read our lesson plan below for fun therapy ideas and make sure to download the free worksheet in the button above! How to...

Free Preschool Sharing Material
Free Preschool Sharing Material

Download Activity and Lesson Plan Who doesn't need more free preschool sharing material? One of the most important friendship skills young children learn is sharing. It can also be one of the most difficult to learn but use our...

No-Prep Activities

Helping Students with Special Needs Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Helping Students with Special Needs Develop Problem-Solving Skills

Introduction For students in special education, developing problem-solving skills is crucial for navigating through everyday challenges. Educators play a vital role in teaching these skills and fostering a supportive environment where students can practice and apply...

Solve It: A Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Game for Educators
Solve It: A Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Game for Educators

Introduction In today's fast-paced world, problem-solving skills are essential for students to navigate through life's challenges. Solve It is a game designed to teach these skills through a step-by-step process that involves identifying the problem, determining its...

Driving Conversations Forward: Enhancing Communication Skills
Driving Conversations Forward: Enhancing Communication Skills

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is more important than ever. Educators play a crucial role in helping students develop strong communication skills, which in turn contribute to their overall social-emotional growth. One of the key aspects of...

Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Safe Hands and Safe Feet
Teaching PreK Students the Importance of Safe Hands and Safe Feet

Introduction As educators, it is important to teach our PreK students the value of having safe hands and safe feet. This concept helps children understand that their actions have an impact on others and can contribute to a positive and safe environment for everyone....

Teaching Cyber Skills: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Teaching Cyber Skills: A Guide for Special Education Educators

Introduction In today's increasingly digital world, it is crucial for students to learn how to stay safe online. For educators working with students in special education, teaching cyber skills can be particularly important. Cyber skills are smart ways to stay safe...

Teaching Middle School Students to Overcome Embarrassment
Teaching Middle School Students to Overcome Embarrassment

Introduction Embarrassment is a common emotion experienced by everyone, including middle school students. As educators, it's essential to teach our students how to cope with feelings of embarrassment and build resilience. In this blog post, we'll discuss a no-prep...

Teaching Self-Control: An Essential Skill for Student Success
Teaching Self-Control: An Essential Skill for Student Success

Introduction In today's fast-paced world, teaching students the skill of self-control is crucial for their success, both academically and socially. Self-control refers to the ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, even when faced with challenges or...

Teaching Good Sportsmanship: Activities and Discussion Questions
Teaching Good Sportsmanship: Activities and Discussion Questions

As educators, it is crucial to help students develop positive social skills that will enable them to interact effectively with their peers and navigate the complexities of life. One such skill is good sportsmanship, which is the ability to handle both winning and...